Explore the Family Name Filkins
The meaning of Filkins
English: 1. patronymic from the medieval personal name Filkin, Felkin, a pet form of Phil (see Fill), short for Philip. 2. habitational name from a place so called in Oxfordshire, whose name is probably a tribal derivative (with Old English -ingas ‘people of’) of the Old English personal name Filica (of uncertain origin). Surname forms such as de Filking(es) are found in the surrounding area from the 12th and 13th centuries.
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How common is the last name Filkins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Filkins experienced a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Filkins ranked as the 15,640th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 16,171st place, a decrease in rank of 3.4 percent. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased from 1,716 to 1,787, a growth of 4.14 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased from 0.64 to 0.61 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,640 | #16,171 | -3.4% |
| Count | 1,716 | 1,787 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.61 | -4.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filkins
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Filkins, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some changes as well. The percentage of people identifying as White and bearing the surname Filkins saw a minor decline, from 94.17 percent in 2000 to 92.95 percent in 2010. Those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or as of Two or more races also saw small decreases. However, those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Filkins saw increases, with the largest increase seen in the Black community at a rate of 80.65 percent from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 92.95% | -1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 2.29% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.01% | 23.31% |
| Black | 0.93% | 1.68% | 80.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.67% | 28.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.39% | -4.88% |